Partner Network Head (EMEA)

About Our Partner

Our partner is a global technology-driven manufacturing platform operating in the on-demand production ecosystem. Through its digital marketplace, the company connects enterprise customers with a broad network of qualified manufacturing partners, enabling scalable, efficient, and high-quality production solutions across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, and defense.

The company operates internationally and focuses on expanding its manufacturing partner ecosystem while maintaining high standards of quality, delivery performance, and operational excellence.

We are looking for a Partner Network Head (EMEA) to join our partner company.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and scaling the manufacturing partner ecosystem across the EMEA region. You will drive partner acquisition, onboarding, development, and performance management while ensuring alignment between regional supply capabilities and global customer demand.

This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and operational execution, working closely with international operations, quality, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Network Growth & Acquisition

• Lead strategic initiatives to expand the manufacturing partner network across the EMEA region

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified manufacturing suppliers

• Develop regional partner acquisition strategies aligned with business growth targets

• Establish structured onboarding and enablement programs to support partner success

• Partner Performance & Development

• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics

• Implement continuous improvement programs for manufacturing partners

• Work closely with operations and quality teams to resolve performance gaps

• Build structured feedback mechanisms to improve partner capabilities

• Network Optimization & Fulfillment

• Ensure the optimal balance between supply capacity and customer demand

• Support order fulfillment efficiency through strong partner coordination

• Improve cost, lead time, and quality performance through network optimization

• Collaborate with global teams to strengthen operational effectiveness

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead regional partner network and acquisition teams

• Build a performance-driven and data-oriented team culture

• Act as the internal representative of the regional partner ecosystem

• Work cross-functionally with global operations, sourcing, and commercial teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, supplier management, or B2B marketplace environments

• Proven experience in building and scaling supplier or partner networks

• Strong background in supplier development and performance management

• Good understanding of manufacturing technologies and sourcing processes

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical capabilities

• Fluency in English is required

• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-growing technology or marketplace company

• Exposure to Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing environments

• Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production environments

• Additional European language skills are considered a plus

What Our Partner Offers

• Hybrid working model

• Competitive compensation depending on experience

• Equity/long-term incentive programs

• Annual performance reviews

• Corporate equipment

• Language learning support

Work Environment

• International and collaborative work environment

• Fast-growing organization with strong career growth opportunities

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility projects

• Flexible and agile working culture

• Structured onboarding program